Kurt has studied at the University in Vienna mechanical engineering. He was working 37 years in the field of hydropower, latest for ANDRITZ HYDRO in Linz as a department manager for technical offers and senior engineer, building hydropower plants worldwide. His passion was travelling to China, India, USA and many other countries. From February 1st, 2010 he has retired and continued independently as a consulting engineer for hydropower for three years. From May 2013 the office is closed. --- His hobbies are in summer sailing on lake Attersee and in wintertime he likes skiing in the Austrian alps. He likes music of any kind, classical and modern especially guitar music ......

Kurt has relatives in foreign countries like: - in Canada: Mary in Toronto, Mississauga - Anita stayed two months with her in summer 2001 and Mary's daughter Mary-Catherine & Myles have paid a visit to Austria in May 2002 - in Australia: Christa and her family in Brisbane- in USA: Bob and Ilse in Rochester, New York. Karin also has her own website, you will find it in 'My favourite links'.